Guest Column: Youngsville thriving because of planning

Before July 19, Dwight Francis David's letters were a source for amusement. His attack on the Youngsville mayor and city council seems inappropriate for someone who does not attend council meetings. If he were to attend council meetings, he would learn the following:

The citizens of Youngsville will not pay one penny for the hotel tax Mr. David opposes. The hotel tax will be paid by visitors who actually stay at the hotel(s).

Why do you suppose that our population is growing at a faster pace than any other municipality in the state of Louisiana? The list of attractions includes great schools, property values on the rise, low crime rate, education levels of the populace, proactive government, a new sports complex, and a city hall staff that truly desires to serve the public.

Yes, the city has outstanding obligations. Tax dollars are being used for city improvements. Yet, Youngsville is solvent enough to operate for 10 months, even if all revenue income were to cease!

Road reconstruction always causes congestion. Youngsville leads the state with seven traffic circles, which are 60 percent more efficient and much safer than traffic light configurations. The Aug. 1 opening of Chemin Metairie allows travel from U.S. 90, through Youngsville and on to Maurice without being stopped by a red light or a stop sign. That is efficient infrastructure!

Mr. David's comment about the horse being before the cart is puzzling. The horse belongs in front of the cart! City government needs to address issues before they are problematic. Why then, is Mr. David questioning this preplanning for the future?

Rick D. Garner, CEO

City of Youngsville

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Guest Column: Youngsville thriving because of planning

Before July 19, Dwight Francis David's letters were a source for amusement. His attack on the Youngsville mayor and city council seems inappropriate for someone who does not attend council meetings.

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